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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 583.92 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 583.92 and 267.84 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 583.92 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/583.92 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 583.92 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 156,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,397.13/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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